The Congregational Church of Soquel will be awarded a Green Business Certificate from Santa Cruz County at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

The certificate acknowledges the church's commitment to environmental friendliness through recycling, making environmentally preferable purchases, eliminating the use of toxic materials and conserving natural resources.

Festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. with the presentation of the Green Business Certificate by Ana Maria Rebelo, Santa Cruz County project coordinator. She will also address what it means to be a green business.

Immediately after the 9:30 service, a group picture will be taken in the courtyard. The Board of Fellowship will host a free celebration brunch at 11 a.m.

The Congregational Church of Soquel is at 4951 Soquel Drive. Visit www.ccsoquel.org.

United Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor

The United Presbyterian Church in Watsonville on Sunday will celebrate the arrival of the congregation's new pastor and his wife, Robby Olson and Jenni Olson. The Sunday service starts at 10 a.m. Olson's ordination will be at the church at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20.

The Community Center at Resurrection Catholic Community is hosting a screening of "Genius of the Heart" 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 22.

The documentary is the first of five in the series called "The Faithful Revolution: Vatican II." The films explore the Vatican Council and its effects on the Catholic community. There will be a brief introduction to the Vatican Council and video followed by the screening and a discussion session.

Resurrection Catholic Community is at 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Call 831-688-4300 or go to resurrection-aptos.org.

The film tells the story of four sulfur miners in East Java, Indonesia, attempting to escape the endemic poverty and lack of education that haunts their community. Drawing strength from their families and Muslim faith, these miners search for meaning in their daily struggles and triumphs.

Local filmmaker Sasha Friedlander will be present for a discussion at the screening, which will benefit the mining community.

Admission is $10. The Rio is at 1205 Soquel Ave. Call 831-427-2650.

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